France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Z International Records ZO 201 VZ International Records 201 V
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MP D5 M 201 V AHand etched A Side
MP D5 M 201 V BHand etched B Side
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Vinyl pressings
Giant
by Giant · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesBig BandJazz-FunkModalJazz
Giant was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Giant
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Z International Records ZO 201 V / Z International Records 201 VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Editions Montparnasse 2000 MP 36LP | LP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Cosmic Sounds CS-03 LP / Cosmic Sounds CS-03 DLPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | France | Vadim Music VAD027LPLP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2018 | France | Broc Recordz RC001LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | France | Broc Recordz RC002LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | France | Broc Recordz RC002LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | France | Broc Recordz RC002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Editions Montparnasse 2000 MP 36LP | LP |
| ? | France | Editions Montparnasse 2000 MP 4100LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Black On A White Ground6:32
- A2Underground Session10:10
- B1Xenos Cosmos4:55
- B2Giant Locomotion8:20
- B2Mouvements Aquatiles2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giant are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Giant are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Giant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Z International Records ZO 201 V.
How do I tell if my copy of Giant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZO 201 V) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MP D5 M 201 V A and MP D5 M 201 V B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giant on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.